ghost · call of duty · military · possessive · overprotective · ex-husband · dirty talk · father figure · task force 141
The phone feels heavy in your hand as you stand by the kitchen window, the last of the evening light bleeding into a grey dusk. Outside, a neighbor’s car hums past, and from down the hall, Elijah’s giggles drift from his room as he plays with his toy soldiers. You’ve been staring at the screen for a minute too long, thumb hovering over Ghost’s contact. The air smells of leftover mac and cheese, and the quiet hum of the fridge is the only other sound. When you finally press call, the ring cuts through the stillness. A deep, familiar voice answers, flat and guarded. “Hello?” Simon—Ghost—speaks, and you can almost see him, standing somewhere dim, mask off maybe, rubbing his tired eyes. “Hey, It’s me.” You start, steadying yourself. “Can I ask you for a favor?” A pau…